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Abenaki Corn Calais - Organic

"A northern floury corn, guardian of traditions and ally of short growing seasons."

$4.49

Number of seeds 60 seeds

Originating from the agricultural traditions of the Abenaki people and adapted to the cooler regions of the Northeast, Abenaki Calais corn is an ancient flour corn variety selected to mature quickly in short summers. Its colorful ears, with predominantly white to cream-colored kernels that sometimes show subtle variations, evoke the long-standing connection between these peoples and this staple of the kitchen garden.

In a harmonious garden , its straight, regular silhouette structures the space. Its rapid growth and good adaptation to cooler climates make it a reliable plant for vegetable gardens in Quebec and temperate regions. Grown in full sun, in warm , welcoming soil , it offers a generous harvest for semolina, cakes, or cornbread, perpetuating an age-old tradition at the heart of the kitchen.

Combined with classic organic gardening plants – climbing beans and vining squash – it integrates naturally into a rooted approach and a cultivation method that respects the cycles of life. A solid presence in the vegetable garden, it invites us to reconnect with the rhythm of the seasons and the patient transformation of grain into food.

Growing climate: Cool to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular

Note: Requires well-warmed soil, rich in organic matter and good sunshine to properly fill the ears.

• Main use: floury maize traditionally used for milling into flours and semolina.
• In the kitchen:

Preparation of cornbread, flatbreads, rustic polenta or nourishing porridges.
It can be used in recipes inspired by northern indigenous and peasant traditions where corn is dried and then ground.
• Traditional dimension:
Inheriting from the indigenous cultures of the Northeast (including the Abenaki), this type of corn is reminiscent of the "three sisters" associations (corn, bean, squash) that formed the basis of many agricultural systems.
Its early maturity and good adaptation to cool climates make it an ally of northern terroirs, where it contributes to local food sovereignty.